Babies and children normally breathe faster than older children and adults. A child who has a fever or who feels anxious breathes faster than normal. The table below shows the normal rate of breathing for children.
| Age | Breaths per minute |
|---|---|
Newborn to 6 months | 30–60 |
6 to 12 months | 24–30 |
1 to 5 years | 20–30 |
6 to 12 years | 12–20 |
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| By | Healthwise Staff |
| Primary Medical Reviewer | William H. Blahd, Jr., MD, FACEP - Emergency Medicine |
| Specialist Medical Reviewer | David Messenger, MD |
| Last Revised | January 10, 2012 |